The Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kanawai he Kanakolu Kumamako
State of Hawaii
Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i
Regular Session of 2026 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2026
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Fifty-Fourth Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamāhā |
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April 29, 2026, Wednesday |
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29 ‘Apelila 2026 - Po‘Akolu |
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6:30 P.M. |
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Hola 6:30 P.M. |
A live stream of the Senate floor session will be available on the Senate YouTube channel.
Order of Business ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Roll Call ǀ Kāhea Papa Inoa
Approval of the Journal ǀ ‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai
Introductions ǀ Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 816, 1105-1108
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Informing the Senate that on April 29, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn NICHOLAS BELLUZZO, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, from consideration by the Senate (GM643). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2088 (ACT 005). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2089 (ACT 006). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2090 (ACT 007). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2099 (ACT 008). |
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Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana None
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House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale 873-876
Informing the Senate that on April 28, 2026, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 873 |
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING. Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Natural Hair Braiding; Exemption from Licensure; Registration; Sanitation, Health, and Safety Practices |
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RELATING TO CONSERVATION. DLNR; Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary; Endangered Species; Native Wildlife; Conservation |
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H.C. 874 |
RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSING. DOE; Teacher Licensing; Emergency Hire; Exemptions; Licensure Progress |
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RELATING TO LEI. Procurement; Lei; Benchmarks; Lei Materials; Labeling Requirements; Penalties |
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H.C. 875 |
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM. UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriations |
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Informing the Senate that on April 29, 2026, the House changed conferee assignments to the following bill:
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H.C. 876 |
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. State and County Law Enforcement; Immigration Enforcement Actions; Prohibition |
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Senate Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa None
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Judiciary Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo None
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Introduction of Measures ǀ Hāpai Palapala None
Conference Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūkā 11-40
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S.B. 2053, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO CORRUPTION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2851, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3073, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1678, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO ASSOCIATIONS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1721, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO HOUSING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2475, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2246, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1667, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION. |
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H.B. 1516, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION'S ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3131, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PERSONNEL. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3154, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2297, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. |
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H.B. 1737, H.D. 3, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2143, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2398, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2623, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO LICENSING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1740, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1920, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1682, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2153, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1515, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2835, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO LIQUOR. |
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H.B. 2282, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO INSURANCE. |
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S.B. 3083, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS. |
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S.B. 2031, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. |
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S.B. 2667, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
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Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau 3937-3991
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL BUCK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KIM FALINSKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, GILBERT KUALIʻI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILIP FERNANDEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District), Gubernatorial Nominee, ADENA DUVAUCHELLE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (He'eia District), Gubernatorial Nominee, JO-ANN LEONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, MOSES HAIA III, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUANITA REYHER-COLON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOY KOERTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEY NISHIHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDY PAIK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ED CHEVY, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER LUTHY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CRISSI DOYLE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SYLVIA ROMM, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, HANNAH PRESTON-PITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY FEELEY-AUSTIN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER SYBINSKY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT SHRODER, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN MCCOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALLEN NOVAK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTINE CABINGABANG-TINGCANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAIME GAGNON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHELE KUAHINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELLA SIROSKEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIRIAM CHANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, HAYLEY KANE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kauai County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRICIA-LYNN YAMASHITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARGARET JACKSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY PAT WATERHOUSE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN MERRIAM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANIELLE BERGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARISSA CELESTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WAIANUHEA GETGEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICOLE HOKOANA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PRITI TAYAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KANWARDEEP KALEKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAVEN SEVILLEJA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAX MATIAS, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RENA SHIMATA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID WADSWORTH, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN KANEKO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, REIKO NAKAMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES LANDGRAF, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, KUNANE DREIER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, JODI HASHIMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT SHRODER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDITH MIKAMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, PENNY KOVAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN HAGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICK TABOR, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAELENE TENNO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN LUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, SCOTT SPALLINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROY KATSUDA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN NAKAMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HHS) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY HUTCHINSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, VIRGILIO VIERNES, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAO YAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON KAWAMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, EMILY DONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SARAH KAMAKAWIWOʻOLE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMIE NAPOLEON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, OLIVIA KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERILYN LUKE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Chief Justice of the Hawai'i State Supreme Court, Gubernatorial Appointee, VLADIMIR P. DEVENS, for a term to expire in 10 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Deferred Matters ǀ Nā Mea I Hoʻopaneʻe ʻia None
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Advise And Consent ǀ A‘Oa‘O A ‘Ae
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNE MARIE MATSUZAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CUDIAMAT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIE LADERTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEITH AMEMIYA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL NEDBAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID KARL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER YHEULON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDE DOMIZIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE SEGAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARTINA KAMAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLLEEN INOUYE BAUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMY HO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY ANN SPADARO ANTONELLI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL WOO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS FACILITIES NEAR PORTS, HARBORS, AND AIRPORTS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICLY FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS. |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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H.B. 1752, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; HI-EMA; Adjutant General; Administrator; Membership |
Final Reading |
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu None
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Referrals And Re-Referrals ǀ Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha None
Miscellaneous Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e 5
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From the Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi, President of the Senate, and the Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura, Speaker of the House of Representatives, dated April 28, 2026, transmitting a Legislative Communication extending the conference deliberation deadline for SB3125 beyond 9:00 p.m. |
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Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e
Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM. (EDU) DOE; Menstrual Cycle; Menstrual Education |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT. (EDU/AEN) Department of Education; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Farmer-to-Institution Coordination Plan |
(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
1:32 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
1:45 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
1:45 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:20 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:25 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:30 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
2:40 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:10 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:40 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:45 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:45 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
3:45 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/29/2026 |
4:30 PM |
CR 309 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
8:30 AM |
CR 411 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
9:00 AM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
9:00 AM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
9:00 AM |
CR 411 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
9:01 AM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
9:20 AM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
9:35 AM |
CR 325 |
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4/30/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 224 |
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4/30/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 325 |
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4/30/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/30/2026 |
10:10 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:10 AM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:15 AM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 411 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:31 AM |
CR 329 |
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4/30/2026 |
10:40 AM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:40 AM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:45 AM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:45 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
10:50 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
11:00 AM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
11:00 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
11:00 AM |
CR 309 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
11:10 AM |
CR 329 |
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WAM |
4/30/2026 |
12:30 PM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:34 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:35 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:37 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:40 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:45 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:45 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
1:45 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
2:25 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
2:30 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
2:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:10 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:40 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:40 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:45 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
3:50 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
4:00 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/30/2026 |
4:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
5/1/2026 |
8:00 AM |
CR 411 |
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5/1/2026 |
8:45 AM |
CR 016 |
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Senate Session will convene at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana